Workshop Plant Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holiday

Routes to progression in the business

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Bristol to maintain, service and repair heavy plant equipment in the depot. The role focuses on telehandlers and roto telehandlers with emphasis on diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

The successful candidate will have hands-on workshop experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to keep detailed maintenance records, while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications relating to plant maintenance would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers would be but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to workshop health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workshop environment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Heavy plant experience

Telehandlers knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in plant maintenance

Job description

Workshop Engineer

Location

Bristol

Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of hire equipment across the country and is looking for a workshop engineer to maintain, service and repair heavy plant in their Bristol depot. The ideal candidate will have background experience of working with heavy plant, the role will be repairing and servicing heavy plant in the depot specifically telehandlers and roto telehandlers.

Job Overview

• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to workshop health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workshop environment.

Job Requirements

• Relevant NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications relating to plant maintenance would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers would be but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £37,000-£39,000 salary dependant on experience
• Monday-Friday 7:30-17:00
• 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Routes to progression in the business
• Pension
• Healthcare benefits